English Language Development Teacher

Opportunities For Learning; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Employer retirement plan

Wellness hours

Holiday pay

Job summary

Opportunities For Learning is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning.

The educator role focuses on identifying and instructing English Learners with ELD support, managing a caseload, administering ELPAC tests, and reporting progress to leadership while developing individualized plans for each EL student.

Qualifications

• California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential is required.
• English Learner Authorization (ELA1) required.
• Experience with second language learners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and instruct English Learners and Standard English learners with ELD support.
• Manage a caseload of 50-75 students with weekly interventions.
• Administer ELPAC tests and track results to inform ILPs.
• Report student progress to regional leadership and adjust plans accordingly.

Skills

EL program delivery

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Data-driven instruction

Curriculum alignment

Education

California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential

English Learner Authorization (ELA1)

Tools

ELPAC assessment tools

Educational technology

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Opportunities For Learning (OFL) is your place! OFL is looking for educators who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivating, and inspiring.Who We Are:Opportunities For Learning (OFL) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFL saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For almost 25 years, OFL has helped more than 150,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFL believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to developing a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, you might be the educator we’re looking for.We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone who is passionate about talent and recruiting and who is excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.oflschools.org.Pay Range:$2,884.62 - $4,230.77 - Bi-Weekly – Depending on ExperienceJob is:CertificatedOur Ideal Candidate Will:Identify and Instruct English Learners and Standard English learners with English Language Development support in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials.Manage a caseload of targeted students (approximately 50-75) and provide weekly interventions and instructions, as well as assess and report back to the regional leadership team the academic progress of each student on the caseload, track EL enrollment and student progress monthly and create action plans based on needs at their center and develop an individualized academic plan for each EL student in their center.Prepare an outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school, and administer ELPAC tests to evaluate pupil progress and record results.Provides pull-out and additional support to Long Term English Learners (LTELs) in AR and SGI classes for English language development.Facilitate professional learning communities to support the work of AR teachers by providing them with theoretically grounded pedagogy and interventions for English Language Learners.Do initial ELPAC assessment within 30 days of enrollment to make Individualized Learning Plans for English Learners that move them effectively and efficiently to proficiency in English, maintain current ELPAC testing results, and monitor progress thereof.You’ll Need The Following Minimum Requirements:Experience working with second language learners and in second language acquisitionValid California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential requiredEnglish Learner Authorization (ELA1 or similar) requiredCompany Benefits and Perks:We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful.